How far is West Valley City, UT from North Salt Lake, UT?

The driving distance from West Valley City, UT to North Salt Lake, UT is about 15.3 miles (24.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 23m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 11.9 miles (19.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 46m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
15.29 mi
00h 23m
Flight
11.91 mi
19.17 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
11.91 mi
Kilometers
19.17 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
15.29 mi
Kilometers
24.61 km
Drive Time
00h 23m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 23m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in North Salt Lake
Sat, Apr 18, 8:39 PM MDT
Return by in West Valley City
Sat, Apr 18, 9:02 PM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave West Valley City
2026-04-18T20:15
Arrive North Salt Lake
Sat, Apr 18, 8:39 PM MDT
Route Timing
00h 23m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:23 AM to 7:23 PM MDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:44 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in West Valley City
10:00 PM MDT
Flexible departure

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Salt Lake City
UT

The capital of Utah.

From West Valley City
7.6 mi
00h 11m
To North Salt Lake
7.6 mi
00h 11m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
57°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
7 mph SSE
Destination
58°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
6 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between West Valley City and North Salt Lake.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between West Valley City and North Salt Lake.

  1. 1

    Start on Atlas Way

    142 m · 20 sec · Atlas Way

  2. 2

    Turn right onto 3650 South

    1403 ft · 53 sec · 3650 South

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto 4400 West

    1263 ft · 35 sec · 4400 West

  4. 4

    Turn right onto 3500 South

    2.2 mi · 5 min · 3500 South

  5. 5

    Take the ramp straight toward I 215 North

    1 km · 1 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Belt Route

    8.6 mi · 9 min · Belt Route

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on Belt Route

    2939 ft · 36 sec · Belt Route

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 68: Redwood Road

    1331 ft · 33 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on SR 68 North: Woods Cross, Redwood Road

    58 m · 7 sec

  10. 10

    Turn straight onto Redwood Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · Redwood Road

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Center Street

    1.1 mi · 3 min · Center Street

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Highway 89

    2592 ft · 58 sec · Highway 89

  13. 13

    Turn left onto 350 North

    12 m · 1 sec · 350 North

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 350 North

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between West Valley City and North Salt Lake.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
14 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
91.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Belt Route
9.21 mi · 60%
3500 South
2.24 mi · 15%
Center Street
1.12 mi · 7%
Redwood Road
0.69 mi · 5%
I 215 North
0.64 mi · 4%
Highway 89
0.49 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Belt Route

Merge slight left onto Belt Route

8.65 mi · 00h 09m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 23m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.4 mi
11.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Salt Lake City
00h 11m from West Valley City
Leave By
7:44 PM MDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving West Valley City and Sunny near North Salt Lake.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from West Valley City to North Salt Lake?

The road trip is about 15.3 miles (24.6 km) and usually takes 00h 23m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Salt Lake City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.6 miles from West Valley City and 7.6 miles from North Salt Lake.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 11.9 miles (19.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.4 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:44 PM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.10 one way or $4.20 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around West Valley City and Sunny near North Salt Lake.

Stop Ideas Near Salt Lake City

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Salt Lake City, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Salt Lake City.

RAIL

Salt Lake City Intermodal Hub

1 mi away
340 South 600 West
BUS

Salt Lake City Intermodal Hub

1 mi away
300 South 600 West
BUS

Ogden, Utah

52 mi away
2393 Wall Avenue
RAIL

Provo

63 mi away
300 West 600 South

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between West Valley City and North Salt Lake. Straight-line distance: 11.91 mi (19.17 km).

West Valley City

#1 West Valley City

The second most populous city in Utah.

Population135,248
Coordinates40.6916100, -112.0010500
Altitude1312
CountryUnited States
North Salt Lake

#2 North Salt Lake

City in Davis County, Utah, United States

Population21,204
Coordinates40.8485600, -111.9068800
Altitude1322
CountryUnited States
Start: West Valley City (-112.00105, 40.69161)
End: North Salt Lake (-111.90688, 40.84856)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 25 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 30m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 22m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 18m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 15m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 13m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 11m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.54 gal
2.04 L · about $2.10
Round trip
$4.20
1.08 gal · 4.08 L
Estimated CO2
4.8 kg one way
Round trip: 9.6 kg / 21 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $2.10 $4.20
Mid-grade $4.23 $2.28 $4.57
Premium $4.55 $2.46 $4.91
Diesel $5.41 $2.92 $5.84

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Utah · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between West Valley City and North Salt Lake. The current time is 20:15:59.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.